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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05
)CK ISLAND, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5. 1887.


why is IL mat three bottles OF Is. b. b.
are sold in Atlanta to one of any other
blood remedy, and twice as much con-
sumed in the state of Georgia as any
other preparation? No one need take
our word. but simply ask the druggists
Ask the people. They are competent
are buying B. B. B. in five and ten gross
lots, and some of them buy as often as
every two months. Why these unpre.
cedented sales here at home with so little
advertising? Modesty forbids us making
any reply. Had B. B. B. been before
the public quarter or half centuery, it
would not be necessary TO be bolstered
up with crutches Of page advertisements
now. Merit will conquer and down
money.
Sl00 Worth S500.o00
Fer four years have been sufferer
from terrible form of Rheumatism,
which reduced me so low that all hope OF
recovery was given up. | have suffered
the most excruciatng pain dav and night,
and often while writhng in agony have
wished | could die have tried every.
thing known for that disease, but moths
ing did me any good, and have had some
of the finest physicians of the state to
work on me. but all to no effect. have
spent over $500 without finding relief.
am now proud 10 say that after using
only one bottle of B. B. B. am enabled
to walk around and attend to business,
and ! would not take $500 for the benefit
received from one single bottle of B. B.
B. refer to all merchants and business
men o. this town. Yours, most truly,
+. o. CARA.
Waverly, Walker county, Texas.
Heswallowed15.
have been troubled with serious
blood disease for six years, and have ex>
pended over S25000 for worthless rem
edies which did me no good. The use
of Is bottles of B. B. b. has
about cured me doing more good than
all other remedies combined 1t is a quick
and cheap blood purifier
O. H. RUDOLPH.
Talladega Ala, April 20, 1886
Demonstrated Merit.
Sparta. Ga. May IS, 1885.
Blood Balm Go.
You will please sb ,phs per first freight
one gross b. b. B.
1t gives us pleasure TO report good
trade for this preparation. Indeed it
has far eclipsed all other blood remedies,
both in demonstrated merit and rapid
sale with us
RoZIER & VARDEMAN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

Tie Colorado antelope are herding to.
gether in thousands, and the people out
there take it as sign that it is to alb
severe winter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

Columbus discovered America and
Edison invented the phonograph, but 1t
remained for DR.. Bull to invent the rem>
of the age, "the cough syrup" the king
ly cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

The finest mail and paper hox ever in
vented is for ssie at the ARGUS Office at
the low price of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at $3.50. Call and ex.
anime them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

Hayes Il Steelman, of Sierra City.
Cal, found a nugget valued at 800 in
their mine, and Hayes has it on exhibi-
ton in San Francisco.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

All who desire fall information about
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons,
Scrofula ana Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
Sores, rheumatism, Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. etc. can secure by mail, free. a
copy Of our 32 page Illustrated Book of
Wonders. filled with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by T II, Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

Many people at Moore. Neb, are using
corn for fuel claiming that it is cheaper
than coal or wood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05
HALF-rENT A WORD.

THE ARGUS hereafter viii publish IN this col
ann all advertisements of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale, Bosrd or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low rate Of one half q cent W0rd,
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than ten cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

Great Bend, Kan, has built three
churches the past season, the cost aggre-
eating $4,000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

G. ". Baily, of Blair, Neb., claims to
be driving the sleigh once Used by Brig
ham Young for his family in Utah.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05
MALARIA.

IF people could only know
what a splendid medicine
Simmons Liver Regulator is
there would be many a ply
slcian without a patient and
many an interminable doc
tor bill saved. | consider it
infallible in malarial infec-
ton. | had for many years
been a perfect physical
wreck from a combination
of complaints, all the out
growth of malaria in my
system, and even under the
skillful hand of DR.. J. P.
Jones, of this city, | had de-
SPARED of ever being a well
woman again. Simmons
Silver Regulator was recon-
mended to me. | tried if;
it helped me, and it is the
only thing that ever did me
any good. | persevered in
its use, and | am now in per-
feet health. ] know the
medicine cured me, and |
always keep it as a reliable
standby in my family"
Respectfully,
Mrs. MARY RAY,
Camden, Ala
ONLY GENUINE
las our letter 2 stamp in red on front Of wrapper
j. II. ZEILIN & CO.,
'ole ProprietOrs, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRICE 500
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

A fish company in Bayfield,. Lake
Superior, has tons of whitefish. trout
and herring frozen and corded up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED
TO be 20 to so per cent cheaper at the
HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE

other Drug Western Illinois Mo- only on Patent
Medicines but all Standard Drugs Fancy Goo7 ana MIS-
Ccllaneous Read rates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

~ ANTED-AT ONCE-A RELIA-
~ bic man to sch choice nursery stock good
pay, steady work, outfit free
JAS. Z WHITNEY,
Aim Nurseryman. Rochester, n. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05
WEAKgUNDEVEl0pED

strengthened. Simple harmless sure Sell Treatment
fnl pRrtien lars testimonials mailed sealed free
Address. ERIE MEDICAL CO. BUFFAI0, NY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

EOR SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
ing machine with all the modern improve
ments. Enquire at ARGUS Office
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05
Z PER CENT MORTGAGES

improved Iowa Farms. Security 8 to times the
loan. and inspected in each case. Completed
louns always on hand for sale. Sizes of loans
$500 to $4,000. Time Of loans years Only
choicest t0aHS handled. References aud details
given on application either in person or letter
II. NJ. HENLEY, Attorney at Law
2i4 Main St, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

N WANTED -FOUR GOOD ENER
w Eeric men 10 canvass for fine line Of Hof
day goods coed pay 10 right men: reference
required. c. F. DEWEND, Manager.
ls-lm 1l9 Main 81. DAvenport, IL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-05

w WANTED-ALL TO KNOW THAT
" this is the last week OF Madam Blanche's
stay; she can direct you in lost or stolen proper
y, sincerity o. friends, family difficulties love.
mntrm ony, etc She is at The Commercial House,
Room 81, Davenport. Can and be consulted,
NOR SALE, SIXTY LOTS IN MY AD-
= diuons o the city Of Rock Island on four year
iy payments with interest ats six per cent per an
uum B DAVENPORT.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
MARRIAGES AMONG THE BOIL
Wan INDIANS.

The Quichoa Indians, when very
young, are engaged to be married.
When o. proper age-the girls gener-
ally at about 1.-THE wedding takes
place. The bridegroom has to provide
the house; the bride and her people
supply the household goods. Of
course, they are of a simple nature.
The wedding takes place in the village
church. After the ceremony both par
ties return to their former homes, ac-
companied by their friends-the young
men with the husband, the women
with the new wife. The husband and
his friends prepare the house for the
coming festival After due prepare
tions, the women, each carrying on
her back some present or household
article, go in procession to the home
Of the new couple. First come a num-
Der of young men, each having large
drum, which is beaten with stick
Immediately behind them comes the
bride, dressed in her best, generally a
green bodice. red skirt, trimmed with
white lace some SIX inches longer than
the skirt, with white. naTTOw-biImmed
felt hat, a green handkerchief across
the breast and high-heeled leather
sandals The c0lors [ describe are
not chosen by chance, but are the
national colors of Bolivia-red, vel
low, and green. [ passed marriage
procession near Escara. They had to
cross a stream. The men crossed,
beating their drums, without bother
ing themselves about the bride. The
new wife took off her sandals, gathered
up her dress stockings they don't
wear) and waded over The rest OF
the woman waited until the bride was
safely over and then crossed likewise.
On reaching the new home they have
great feast, winding up with grand
ball,which Is kept up until all are tired
out. On such occasions an immense
quantity of mais chocha is drunk.
The orchestra consists of drums and
flies. There is not much music. but
a great deal of noise. In the South
the instrument used is a sort Of flute,
which they stick down the shirt in
front and play while walking. In the
North the Quichoas use the flute, and
about SURE a violin-shaped little gui
tar, out of which they manage to get
a great deal of music. Many times
while travelling in the South [ heard
these pan-futes in the distance, play
ed by sheep herders Willing away the
time
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
WHEN EVARTS WAS YOUNG

DO you know" said a prominent
member Of the bar the other day, as
he watched Senator William Maxwell
Evarts sauntering along past ST.
Marks churchyard, that the senator
first large fee as a lawyer didn't do
him bit Of pecmiary benetit?"
The reporter didn't know it.
'N eli, it's rather a good story" the
lawyer said, "and as few lawyers even
remember it, it can be told without
any fear of the chestnut annunciatOr.
The incident occurred in 1912, when
Evarts was only q years old and 4
slim young lawyer with an old fashion
ed choker collar and his intewogative
foretinger just beginning to be a no
ticeable part of his practice. He was
then a criminal practitioner and Civ
ing gGmpses of that peculiar mas
terry of sentences of all sizes which
has kept pace with the effective use OF
the forefnger
Monroe Edwards, a very skillful
and constituencies penman, had forged
check, got caught and hired young
Eyarts to save him from Sing Sing
The trial came on June 6, and lasted
SIX days. The future senator stabbed
at witness after witness with his dead
ly foretnger heterogeneous and final
ly appealed to the jury for his clients
acquittal. 1t was a marvellous speech.
full Of the fire and impetuosity of
youthful enthusiasm. It was the talk
Of the courts for months, and undoubt
edly laid the basis OF William Max
wells fame as. an advocate. But the
jury freed itself from the glittering
heap of brilliant sentences that young
Evarts piled up on them and found
Edwards guilty. The Judge compi-
mented Evarts, and then sent his
client to Sing Sing for ten years.
The prisoner complimented Evarts on
his eloquence, too, and Just before he
walked into the sheriff's carriage to
60 to the Sing Sing train gave the
tall young advocate neat check bear
ing the signature of a well known
man. 1t was for several hundred dol
lars and William Maxwell went
proudly up to the bank with it after
he had babe his client good-by.
"'No good said the bank cashier
when Evarts handed it up for depos-
it.
"'Why?" cried young William Max
well, in amazement.
1.-The signature is a forgery, sir
the cashier responded.
1T is related that this was the only
occasion in his lifetime that, given
chance to use some vigorous and i'm
pressive sentences, William Maxwell
Evarts let the opportunity slip. He
simply stared at the check in silence"
-NeC York Sun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03

or at best Craze. But no; the uproar
dies away, and a silence you can al
most feel ensues. What sound is that
from the neighboring woodsa There
he is. You can hear him breathe, and
wheeze at every inspiration. It Is
well. The shot was a little too far
back, but it was pretty well placed, all
the same. Now withdraw with the
stiffness of death itself, and not until
at least half a mile intervenes whis-
per to your companion, well, | guess
that's our meat; what do you think"
For if from any act of yours he dis
covers what has hurt him, particularly
if you attempt to land, he will either
attack at once, in which case you viii
be in desperate peril, or he will travel
till he drops, perhaps miles and miles
away, and the foxes and other marau-
ders of the forest alone will profit by
his death. Whereas, if you leave him
to attribute his distress to stroke of
lightning or fit of indigestion, or to
any cause other than the agency of
man. you viii find him in the morn
ing, if not lying dead where you last
heard him, at ell events so enfeebled
that you may still hunt him with the
certainty of success.-Hd1per's Naga-
zine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
FREE TRADE,

The reduction of internal revenue and
the taking off of revenue stamps from
Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has
largely benefited the consumers, as well
as relieving the burden of home manu-
facturers. Especially is this the case
with GREEN'S august Floarer and Bos-
chee's German Syrup, as the reduction
of thirty six cents per dozen, has been
added to increase the size of the bottles
containing these remedies, thereby giving
one fifth more medicine in the 75e. size.
The august Foaoer for Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint, and the German Syrup
for Cough and Lung tronbles, have per
haps, the largest sale of any medicines
IN the world. The advantage of increased
size Of the bottles viii be greatly ap-
preciated by the sick and afflicted, IN
every town and village in civilized
countries. Sample bottles for 10 cents
remain the same size. NolI
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03

DRUNKENNESS, or liquor habit, can be
can be cured by administering DR..
Haines' Golden Specific. 1t can b.
given in cup of coffee or tea without
the knowlede of the person taking it,
effecting a speedy and permanent cure,
whether the patient is moderate driuker
or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been made temperate
men who hs.'a taken the Golden Specific
in their coffee without their knowledge,
and to day believe they quit drinking Of
their own free will No harmful effects
results from its administration. Cures
guaranteed Send for circular and full
particulars. Address in confidence
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 185 Race 81. 3,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Oet2S
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
CATARRH CURE


When the great Fox, in 1884, ran
for parliament at Westminster, he ask
ed certain bluff tradesman to give
him his support.
Sir" said the tradesman, Il admire
your abilities, but d-your principlesm
Sir" said Fox, urbanely, Il admire
your sincerity, but d-your manner8w
On another day Fox approached a
saddler in the Haymarket with the
same request.
He produced a halter, with which
be said he was ready to oblge him.
Fox answered:
Il return you thanks, my friend,
but [ should be sorry to deprive you
of it, as | presume it must be family
piecem-St. Louis Magazine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 20.-A singu-
lar and fatal combat took place Tues
day morning in a cattle car on the Air
Line railroad between an Alderney
bull and a Norman stallion. The two
animals were boxed in a car at De
paw, Ind, by Gustavus Edenburg, a
local dealer, for shipment to this city.
A strong partition was built between
the two animals and the car was at
tached to the local freight The train
was running near New Albany when a
brakeman, passing over the ear, heard
a furious believing beneath, and,
climbing down the side Of the car,
found that the partition between the
two animals bad been broken down,
and the Infatuated brutes were engag-
ed in deadly conflict. The train was
stopped and the crew gathered around
the car. but no means could be devils
ed for stopping the encounter. The
iron heels of the game horse were
planted with telling effect upon the
bulls head, and the horse was gored
in a horrible manner. Finally the
stallion got in a blow between the
eyes of the bull and the latter fell
dead. The combat lasted thirty
five minutes and the horse died four
hours later.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03

A miserably poor specimen of the
stranded actor ambled into a railway
Office in the Missouri metropolis and
asked:
Isn't there some way that | could
get pass over your road to Chica-
go?'
I'm afraid not" replied the ticket
agent. 1--WE are very short of passes
just now and the price of them has
gone up"
"Well couldn't you arrange to give
me a half rate ticket and take my note
for the amount 1t will be all right,
you know"
mo; our rules are very strict now,
and it would be as much as my posi-
tons worth to make out a half rate
ticket for any one"
The stranded Thespian looked pain
ed and thoughtful a moment and then
whispered:
"Well, say. could you lend me a
quarter and direct me to the nearest
drug stOre?'
why, what do you want-whis
kyw
"No, strychinine. I'm going to
leave st. Louis somehow"-Chicdgo
Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03

While much Of the original forest
remained, with only a few clearings, it
was a great protection to wheat by
holding snow evenly over the surface
during the coolest weather. Now the
winds have such sweep that most of
the snow is drifted in banks to the
fences, where it does more harm than
good. On prairie soils wheat is al
ways best next to fences.-W Western
ParOI
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
WANTS THE FACTS KNOWN

Mr.. Editor: ] and my nelghbors have
been led So many times into buying
different things for the liver, kidneys
and blood, that have done Us more harm
than good, feel it due yonr readers to
advise them when an honest and good
medicine ike DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic
eau be had. Yonrs trnly,
Az OLD SuRSCRIBER
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
HALLS
S1OO REWARD. 500.

The readers of The Pilot viii be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known in the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being con
stitutional disease requires a constitution
al treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucus surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patient strength,
by building 90 the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
Proprietors have SO much faith in It's
curative powers that they offer one hun
dred dollars, for any case it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address,
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
EJ'Sold by Druggists, rs cts.
CATARRH CURE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03
CUT-GLASS WARE.
WORKS OF ART THAT ARE RAPIDLY TAKING
THE PLACE OF SILVER GOODS.

THE PLACE OF SILVER GOODS.
Cut-glass is pretty nearly worth its
weight in gold. Why? Because of the
great amount of labor expended in its
production, and the artistic effects
that can be attained In its mampula-
ton. Cut-glass Is rapidly taking the
place of silver in tableware. The
spoon holders, celery, butter and fruit
dishes, and, indeed. other objects in
cut glass, have superseded the tarnish-
ing metals. 1t is well for the richly
spread table that this is so, for fine
cut-glass Is the nearest approach to
the real jewels that can be obtained,
and their prismatic reflections and
beautiful crystal shapes add greatly
to the decorative effect of a table.
Styles in crlt-glass have not materially
changed for forty years, until very re
Gently. The Russian cutting. which
has always been the standard, has
slowly given way to new forms and
designs, as much on account of the
cheap pressed limitations as on account
OF desire TO present new and taking
patterns. The latest design in glass
cuttingi Is styled Victoria" The lines
IN this glass are deeper and sharper
and the facets more brilliant than any
thing yet produced The old straw
berry diamond pattern, with its cross
Matching and timid cutting, was good
enough for the demands of a dozen
years or more ago, but the American
art awakening has brought native tai
M 70 An, Y,,n,+ .,.' ,.,nl liz
displacing all foreign wares in cut
glass. 1t IS interesting to look over
the many varieties of cut glass wares,
grading from the tiny salts up to the
wonderfully executed punch-boWl.
Every object has its web OF tracery
and exactness Of finish. and a line
that Is thrown off a hundredth part of
an inch viii easily destroy the value
Of any piece. in all Of the interme-
date grades there are some excellent
specimens OF stemware, delicate and
yet firmly made, elegant salad-forks
with cut glass handles, crystal knife
rests and numerous other beautiful
and useful designs. Its not probable
that cOlOred cut-glass objects for table
use Will ever become popular. The
tints deract from the substantial
qualities of the glass, much the same
as black enamel does on jewel settings.
Vases and other ornaments may be
made of stained glass, and be cut and
etched with pleasing results. Globes
OF unique patterns for gas jets, can
delabras, pendants, ink-stands, per
fume- bottles, and, indeed, many varie-
ties of ornaments in cut-glass, have of
late been placed on the market, and
have readily found patrons who prefer
the genuine cutting at much greater
cost, to the pressed limitations, which
are clever enough in their way, but
after all are only very evident imIta
tons. The chief attraction of cut glass
is found, first, in the purity OF the
glass, and secondly, in the exactness,
regularity and consecutive order dis
played in the combinations ofpatterns
and fnish.-,Sun Francisco Argol-
ant.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1887-02-03

Surplus on n. Y. Standard, A. per
cent. interest, SIT, 495, 329 30
Surplus over Liabilities, on every stand
ard of valuation, larger than that If
any other life assurance company
New Assurance in 1885, : 96,0l1 37s 90
Outstanding Assurance. 357.33S 246 on
Total Paid PoliCy-Eoiders in 1885, 7I5S,6,9 %
Paid Policy Holders since orgauiz'n Ss.2iI,l75 s.
Income, 1850 05313
Improvement during the year.
Increase of Premium Income, 81, 430.3l9OO
Increase Of surplus, 3.37S.622 O.
Increase of Assets, 1891. iUl so
New assurance written in 1883, the largest bus
mess ever transacted by the Society bv any
other company in a SIN le year; the business OF
1854 three millions over that of 1888: and that OF
1855, eleven millions over that of 1854.
Assurance written by the Society during the
tweuty-siy years and half OF it, history, SIG5-
Oh .Oo0 more than any other company has written
during the same period.
The Society issues plain and simple contract
of assurance free from burdeusonle and tscIric9
years A II Policies, a. they become in
Cnutestable, are payable IMNEbIATEL4 upon
the receipt Of satisfactory proof Of death.
Ihereby Ger Jy. that after peJ'son-
al examination Of the Investments and
accounts Of the Society, If3td the fore
going condensed statement thereof to be
correct and true.
John 4 NcCaH Jr, ComptroUer.
Fer full particulars. see the 2sth an
nuzl statement Of the Society.
Burton IL TURBFIL. Gen1 Agents for Wiscon-
sill and northern Michigan. JOSIAH BAEFIELD.
Cashier, 4Ho NJ llwsl<cs St, Milwaukee, Wis.
L. L. JONES, Speciai Agent,
deco MANIToWOC, WIS